Fairfield couple charged in domestic dispute

John Fitzsimmons, 56, and Victoria Martinez, 54, both of 41 Dalewood Ave., were arrested Tuesday afternoon following a domestic dispute that turned physical, according to police.

Fitzsimmons allegedly punched and choked his girlfriend, as well as knocked a phone out of her hand when she tried to call police, according to police.

And he told police that Martinez had cut him with a steak knife.

Both were charged with disorderly conduct.

Fitzsimmons, released on $1,000 bond, was also charged with third-degree assault, strangulation and interfering with an emergency phone call, while Martinez, released on $800 bond, was additionally charged with second-degree assault.